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Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are created and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain network. It involves powerful computers solving complex mathematical problems to secure the Bitcoin network and maintain its decentralized nature. Individuals, companies, and even specialized mining pools participate in this process, known as miners. These miners play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the Bitcoin network. As the number of bitcoins in circulation is limited, mining also serves as a means of distributing new bitcoins. Miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their computational efforts and the energy they contribute to the network. Bitcoin mining has evolved over time, with the advent of more efficient hardware and the rise of mining farms. These farms, often operated by companies, leverage economies of scale to maximize their mining capabilities. Additionally, mining protocols and algorithms have been developed to adapt to the increasing computational power and maintain the network's stability. Crypto exchanges facilitate the trading of bitcoins, allowing miners to convert their earned bitcoins into traditional currencies or other cryptocurrencies. This dynamic ecosystem of people, companies, protocols, and blockchain networks collectively contribute to the functioning and growth of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.

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Bitcoin Miner Arkon Energy Plans Public Listing in Amsterdam Through Merger With Shell Company
The two parties agreed to a 90-day mutual exclusivity period on Feb. 21 to work toward a definitive agreement
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ZK Rollups For Bitcoin Miners
Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs, joins The Mining Pod at ETH Denver to break down why ZK Rollups could be the future scaling technique best for Bitcoin miners.
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We Regret To Inform You The Cats Have Caused Bitcoin MEV
Charlie, Matt, and Will join the news roundup to talk about this week’s Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news, including public miners offering large ATMs, Bitcoin MEV from Ordinals...
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Bitcoin's Halving May Be Here Sooner Than You Know (Again)
Several months ago, the halving was expected to take place on April 28; now it's on track to land on April 15. Blame the surge in bitcoin's price, which has attracted more min...
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Luxor Looks to Help Bitcoin Miners Hedge Halving Risk With New Hashrate Futures
The firm partnered with CFTC-approved exchange Bitnomial to offer cash-settled hashrate futures.
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Bitcoin Mining Stocks Are…Down?
Brandon Bailey, formerly of Galaxy Digital, joins the podcast to discuss the underperformance of Bitcoin mining stocks compared to the rest of the market.
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Rapper French Montana Is All in on Ordinals
Charlie, Matt and Will jump back into our news roundup to go through this week’s Bitcoin mining hits, including mining profitability, rapper French Montana minting a music Ord...
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Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Is 'Differentiated' From Peers, Shares Are Cheap: Benchmark
The miner's stock appears undervalued given the wide gap between the company’s valuation and its growth prospects, the report said.
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Sweden’s Central Bank Chief Wants 'as Little Bitcoin as Possible' in Country's Financial System: Bloomberg
“It’s an instrument that is impossible to value, and in practice it’s based on pure speculation," Riksbank Governor Erik Thedeen said.
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From Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure With John Belizaire
Soluna Digital Holding’s CEO John Belizaire joins "The Mining Pod" to discuss the public company’s perspective on Bitcoin mining going into the Bitcoin halving.
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